Spicy Octopus Rose Penne (매콤 문어 로제 펜네)
Chewy sautéed octopus is folded into a spicy rose sauce of tomato and cream that coats penne with bold heat and creamy richness.
Instructions
- 1
Cook penne in salted water to al dente and reserve 150ml pasta water.
- 2
Cut octopus into bite-size pieces and pat very dry with paper towels.
- 3
Sear octopus in olive oil over high heat for 1.5 minutes, then remove.
- 4
In the same pan, saute onion and garlic, then bloom chili flakes for 20 seconds.
- 5
Add passata and reduce for 3 minutes, then stir in cream and butter for rose sauce.
- 6
Return penne and octopus, tossing 1 minute while adjusting consistency with pasta water.
- 7
Turn off heat, fold in basil, and serve immediately.
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